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A guide to the Gurney system of shorthand, which was widely used in the United Kingdom during the 19th century. The book provides detailed instructions on how to write and read shorthand, as well as tips for improving speed and accuracy.This work has been...

Larsen and other African-American writers, including James Weldon Johnson, explored the intricacies and contradictions of the concept of race at the beginning of the 20th century, in particular by addressing the phenomenon of 'passing'. Passing has many definitions, most often it is associated with...

Author: Katharina EderISBN-10: 3640915321ISBN-13: 9783640915323Publisher: Grin VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2011Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.06d

This volume offers research-based studies on English for Specific Purposes in higher education from across the world. By drawing on international studies, the book brings together diverse ESP practices and aspects of relevant issues in the development of ESP programs, teachers and learners in...

First published in 1952, this study discusses the development of Greek prose during the fifth century and analyzes its use of abstract forms of expression, word-order, sentence structure, use of repetition, asyndeton and assonance.Author: J. D. DennistonISBN-10: 1853995266ISBN-13: 9781853995262Publisher: Bristol Classical PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1998Pages:...

In order for students to write effective arguments, they need to read good arguments. In this practical book, you'll find out how to use mentor texts to make writing instruction more meaningful, authentic, and successful. Author Sean Ruday demonstrates how you can teach middle...

Focusing on the lives and experiences of four Mexican children in an American middle school, the critically acclaimed author of Con Respeto examines both the policy and the instructional dilemmas that surround the English language education of immigrant children in this country. Using samples...

This volume of the Cambridge History of Arabic Literature provides the first authoritative, comprehensive, critical survey of creative writing in Arabic from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. The rise of secular education, printing and journalism created a new reading public, and Western...

The Teacher's Guide to Grammar is unique in focusing directly on the aspects of grammar that teachers need to know. Assuming little or no formal linguistic education, this concise and accessible book provides the necessary background knowledge required in the classroom context. There are...

Author: John EscottISBN-10: 0194247112ISBN-13: 9780194247115Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2010Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.60w x 0.30d

How do we understand any sentence, from the most ordinary to the most creative? The traditional assumption is that we rely on formal rules combining words (compositionality). However, psycho- and neuro-linguistic studies point to a linguistic representation model that aligns with the assumptions of...

This collection presents the seminal 1990 article 'Studied for Action' by Lisa Jardine and Anthony Grafton alongside published and unpublished studies on Harvey to provide a unique lens on the place of marginalia in textual and cultural history. It offers a posthumous tribute to...

This simple, utilitarian edition offers sixth-form and undergraduate students an introduction to the enchanted, sometimes violent, often sad, often funny world of the "Metamorphoses". Book III is ideal in this respect, for it possesses a homogeneity unusual among the fifteen books of the poem...

The name Marquis de Sade conjures images of scandal and perversion, but behind the excesses lies a profound thinker whose writings continue to provoke and challenge. In "Marquis de Sade: A Life of Power and Perversion", Henry F. Morgan delves into the complex life...

The Core Speaking Skills Do you struggle with public speaking? Do you want to improve your communication skills? The Core Speaking Skills provides you with concrete tools to realize your full speaking potential. The selected skills address all the key concerns raised by speakers....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This up-to-date, reliable introductory account and interpretation of early medieval art combines art, history, and ideas from around 600 to 1050. Diebold describes diversity and complexity of early medieval art by examining the relationship of word and image. The concept of word and image...

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1.0, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, course: The Victorian Afterlife, language: English, abstract: Bertha Mason in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is a character without...

One of the central challenges facing translators of legal texts is the ability to fully understand the requirements of the various legal systems worldwide. In this respect, comparative law plays an important role in legal translation, as it allows for the identification of similarities...

Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals was Iris Murdoch's major philosophical testament and a highly original and ambitious attempt to talk about our time. Yet in the scholarship on her philosophical work thus far it has often been left in the shade of her...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

""Country Life and the Country School"" is a book written by Mabel Carney in 1912. This book explores the role of rural schools in promoting progress in rural areas and their social relationship with the country community. The author presents a comprehensive study of...

Book IX of Herodotus' Histories is the conclusive climax to his work, as the victories at Plataea and Mycale complete the improbable Greek victory over Persia. This English commentary treats Herodotus' work as historical narrative and as literature, incorporating the results of recent scholarly...

Вверх! Building on Your Foundations in Russian is an innovative intermediate course that seamlessly blends rigorous grammar instruction with engaging and functional communicative class activities.The course revisits topics typically covered in introductory courses, allowing learners to consolidate and expand their foundational knowledge. A blend...

Author: Yaeger DrorISBN-10: 0197533507ISBN-13: 9780197533505Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2023Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 9.24h x 6.14w x 1.61d

ISBN-10: 0194864030ISBN-13: 9780194864039Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2025Format: OtherWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.30w x 0.30dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Embark on a journey of educational revolution with 'Steampreneurship: Learning Through Interdisciplinary Experiential Entrepreneurship.' This pioneering work unveils the conceptual AA Steam & Entrepreneurship Academy, a groundbreaking model that masterfully blends entrepreneurship with core academic subjects. By challenging the traditional boundaries of education, the...

Ideal for teachers who have been searching for a way to inspire students with a love for writing--and reading--contemporary poetry.It is a book about shaping your memories and passions, your pleasures, obsessions, dreams, secrets, and sorrows into the poems you have always wanted to...

This collected volume focuses on the language situation in wartime Ukraine. The research employs the methods of language biography, linguistic landscape as well as media and discourse analysis. The contributions depict a holistic picture of the language situation, use, and attitudes. The volume's novelty...

This fascinating collection of documents provides a unique insight into the history and beliefs of the Waldensian movement, a group of Christian reformers who originated in medieval France and Italy. The manuscripts, which were preserved by the Waldensian community in the Piedmont region of...

A cowgirl notebook is a type of journal or notepad that reflects the spirit and lifestyle of cowgirls. It may feature cowgirl-themed artwork, quotes, and illustrations. Cowgirl notebooks can be used for a variety of purposes, such as jotting down notes, keeping a diary,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Part of the series Key Concepts in Indigenous Studies, this book focuses on the concepts that recur in any discussion of nature, culture and society among the indigenous. This final volume in the five-volume series deals with the two key concepts of performance and...

Writing is more than a skill and it is not less than an art. Those who write are the most creative people who got the power and the ability to transform their thoughts into words which will enlighten others in the future. With the...

A short guide for studying, editing and translating medieval texts in manuscript form, outlining the technical steps for preparing a medieval manuscript for print: evaluating and describing the manuscript itself (transmission, provenance, and physical description), textual criticism (reconstruction, emendation, authenticity, dating, and authorship), and...

This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language. BL Pictures support the story clearlyBL Text in different colors makes it easier to follow the...

Author: Natalia BrouwersISBN-10: 3640550153ISBN-13: 9783640550159Publisher: Grin VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2010Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.05d

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

ISBN-10: 0194865150ISBN-13: 9780194865159Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2025Format: OtherWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.30w x 0.30dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Embark on a unique journey through time and language with "Learn Spanish with TimeTravel Stories." Designed for beginners (A1 level), this captivating book combines the thrill of time travel with the practicality of learning Spanish, making it an ideal resource for language learners seeking...

ISBN-10: 0194862909ISBN-13: 9780194862905Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2024Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 11.81h x 8.23w x 0.36d

Learn the ins and outs of Portuguese grammar with this concise and easy-to-use guide. Revised by AJ Dos Reis, this book will help you master the Portuguese language and communicate more effectively with native speakers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: Sue ArengoISBN-10: 0194239586ISBN-13: 9780194239585Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.96h x 5.79w x 0.16d

This rendition of an Upanishadic text is but a part of a larger series; the aim of this work is to construe Hindu religious texts as literature, and examine them within a gendered inflected analytical framework. What prevents us from examining the Upanishadic or...

Through words and images employed both by individuals and by a range of communities across the Graeco-Roman worlds, this book explores the complexity of multilingual representations of identity. Starting with the advent of literacy in the Mediterranean, it encompasses not just the Greek and...

At least a hundred indigenous Indian languages are known to have been spoken in Mesoamerica, the cultural area that includes most of Mexico and part of South America, but it is only in the past fifty years that many of them have been adequately...

Describing specific structured methods for developing and improving literacy skills, this work provides detailed advice about successful organization, coupled with photocopiable masters of necessary materials. The methods are designed with the intention that all students and teachers can benefit, regardless of age and ability....

Author: Janos TalaberISBN-10: 364079477XISBN-13: 9783640794775Publisher: Grin VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2011Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.05d